How Do I Know If I Have Feet Neuropathy?

Unfortunately, one of the MOST common complications diabetics can face is neuropathy. So what exactly IS neuropathy? What can you do to combat it? This blog post will go over EVERYTHING you need to know about foot neuropathy. What Is Feet Neuropathy? Feet neuropathy refers to a condition, caused by diabetes and nerve damage, where the feet exp...
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I Just Found Out Found Diabetes, Now What?

Now that you have your diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do going forward. What even is diabetes? What causes it, and what are the different types? Today’s post will answer ALL of your questions so you can go forward healthily and happily!

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Can Benfotiamine Help Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can Benfotiamine Help Alzheimer’s Disease? This what scientists are trying to determine these days. According to Alzheimer's News Today, a large clinical trial has received $45 million in U.S. funding to evaluate the efficacy of benfotiamine — a lab-made precursor of thiamine or vitamin B1 — in slowing the cognitive decline of those with mild Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment
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10 Things You Can Give To Your Diabetic Father This Year

There are many simple ways you can gift your dad for this Father’s day such as encouraging him to eat healthy food, attend diabetes support meetings, exercise with him and be positive so you can always cheer him up when he’s feeling blue.  While it can be difficult to think of great gift ideas to give your diabetic father, we’ve put together a l...
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What is Gymnema Sylvestre?

Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant, which grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India. Gymnema is also known as Asclepias geminata, Gymnema melicida, and Pinus sylvestris. What are its uses? The plant is used in traditional medicine, most notably to control blood sugar. The use of Gymnema as a lipid-lowering agent, for weight loss, and...
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